The term 'Gulf States Prince' refers to an EMIR, which is a title of nobility given to a ruler or leader in certain parts of the Middle East and North Africa. An EMIR is typically the head of state in a monarchy or Islamic caliphate. The term is derived from the Arabic word 'amir, ' which means commander or prince. In the Gulf States, an EMIR is the highest-ranking political figure and is usually the hereditary ruler of a country or region.